FA Cup 3round

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

Ah well, we can concentrate on the league..

It's about time we started concentrating on the League

 

[Crafty Blade]

I'm still not over last year's cup run. When we got tickets for the arsenal game I just felt that we'd progress to the semis in front of a packed Bramall lane. There was a buzz about it. Most realistic chance weve had in years of actually winning it, if it wasn't for covid. Robbed as usual.

 

[Revolution]

not bad, i was listening on the radio & had got out of sync because of dreadful guy in charge of the draw, whatever happened to the "xxxxx will be at home to" so i thought it was canvey island or borham wood at home & a non league side for 3rd consecutive year. but it was til i checked Twitter. that i realised it would be Bristol Rovers

not a bad thing. the last time we started with Bristol rovers away. was 2013 & we just a terrible start to the year bottom of the league & ended up in fa cup semi final

Nope, we started with them in 2012. The first game in the run to the semi the following year was Colchester.

We have never won a league game away against Rovers in 12 attempts, but of course won there in the cup last time out.

 

[SB_90]

Nope, we started with them in 2012. The first game in the run to the semi the following year was Colchester.

We have never won a league game away against Rovers in 12 attempts, but of course won there in the cup last time out.

was it, oh right i got my years mixed up. i was sure it was that. was it still porter that scored the winning penalty

it will the blue & white shirts thats done me

 

[Gimli]

I'm still not over last year's cup run. When we got tickets for the arsenal game I just felt that we'd progress to the semis in front of a packed Bramall lane. There was a buzz about it. Most realistic chance weve had in years of actually winning it, if it wasn't for covid. Robbed as usual.

Top 6 of the premier league, quarter final of the FA Cup at home against a side we’d beaten earlier in the season at BL, what could possibly go wrong...

Are we really now bottom of the league with 1 point from 10 games?!

 

[Paisley Blade]

Always enjoyed a trip to the Gas.

Last time, with Chris (BOSS) we met this fella in the micro pub near the ground and he looked just like Cato from Pink Panther. Laughed so much I had tummy ache.

Good to reminisce.

HH

I was in there as well . Funny little joint. Valentines Day as well !

 

[robbiez666]

Bristol is in tier 3, can't see fans being allowed in?

It might not be in January

 

[Gavlar]

It might not be in January

I hope youre right.

 

[Maidenhead]

I was in there as well . Funny little joint. Valentines Day as well !

So was I, but all I can remember is going to the pasty van three times at half time as I was desperate for sustenance

 

[Paisley Blade]

So was I, but all I can remember is going to the pasty van three times at half time as I was desperate for sustenance

Stood at the back on that packed side terrace was as bad a view as I've ever had. Remember Fleck playing well and hitting the post, that's about it.

 

[blades14]

I would chuck in a few lads from the under 23's. see what theyre about, if theyre good enough. promote to first team

 

[Hartley Hare]

If the bloke who threw a half house brick at me from about three yards away during that game is still alive l’ll kick his head in.

HH

 

[Dkc]

Always enjoyed a trip to the Gas.

Last time, with Chris (BOSS) we met this fella in the micro pub near the ground and he looked just like Cato from Pink Panther. Laughed so much I had tummy ache.

Good to reminisce.

HH

Remember meeting you there in the pub afterwards

 

[Champagneblade]

I would chuck in a few lads from the under 23's. see what theyre about, if theyre good enough. promote to first team

I'd certainly be asking questions as to who needs to be making room and if they can be moved on in Jan.

A Prem squad filler must be on the best part of 10k at least if not double depending on their experience.

I don't think we should be flippant with such cash.

We're out of one cup after one round, not in Europe and only enter the FA Cup at third round stage. Rammers is first pick. So it's pretty fair to assume that 2 from Moore, Verrips and Foderingham are not needed. Our approach to January should reflect this. If we were to be without Rammers plus one other after this point then the league has dispensation for this.

When is Rodwell ever going to play? When Fleck was out and others not fit, he was nowhere near the bench. With only 3 subs, we're pretty much giving 500k-1m to charity. That is a very decent amount of cash for wages in the Championship.

I'd hate to think that just because we came up to the top division, we all of a sudden became pound and penny foolish.

Same with Bryan and Robinson. One of these two, if not both, isn't needed. Robinson would seem the more likely squad player in the Championship but Wilder was hardly singing his praises when he went for Bryan against West Brom.

Likely Jags will remain simply because he's seen as the like for Like with Egan who hardly misses.

Even Lunny. I'm not suggesting we just move him on, but if we have a chance to replace him this season then we should do.

Obviously if any of the U23s make a claim to take a spot then great.

 

[blade too long]

shit record away at bristol rovers, one fa cup game apart
but the possibility of playing in front of 2000 fans ooooohh


wednesday further down the road at Exeter

 

[Hartley Hare]

Remember meeting you there in the pub afterwards

Yep, Dkc I also remember, enjoyable evening. I believe me and Chris and a mate of his stayed at the pub (The Wellington) just up the road from the Memorial Stadium and the Drapers Arms. I am not sure if you stayed as well?

Pity we can't have a reunion for the match in January.

Cheers,
Tony

HH

 

[Dkc]

Yep, Dkc I also remember, enjoyable evening. I believe me and Chris and a mate of his stayed at the pub (The Wellington) just up the road from the Memorial Stadium and the Drapers Arms. I am not sure if you stayed as well?

Pity we can't have a reunion for the match in January.

Cheers,
Tony

HH

Midweek game wan't it? Yes BornOnShorehamStreet was there, a few others including Greenwich Blade and I even had the rare pleasure of catching Foxy and Linz in a boozer. Good night out. I came on a dirt-cheap Ryanair flight from Alicante and stayed at a Travelodge in the centre. Walked it to the ground from town, took about 90 mins. Cabbed it back. Those were the days!

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

Midweek game wan't it? Yes BornOnShorehamStreet was there, a few others including Greenwich Blade and I even had the rare pleasure of catching Foxy and Linz in a boozer. Good night out. I came on a dirt-cheap Ryanair flight from Alicante and stayed at a Travelodge in the centre. Walked it to the ground from town, took about 90 mins. Cabbed it back. Those were the days!

They were! And they can be back in just a couple of relegations time

 

[Bearlie]

Always enjoyed a trip to the Gas.

Last time, with Chris (BOSS) we met this fella in the micro pub near the ground and he looked just like Cato from Pink Panther. Laughed so much I had tummy ache.

Good to reminisce.

HH

Tummy ache
Is that like Belly ache